User manual METZ MECABLITZ 54 AF-1 N

[. . . ] 71 Switching the flash unit on and off . 77 Manual flash mode M with full light output . 77 MLo manual flash mode with partial light output levels . 81 Guide number indication when using lenses without CPU . [. . . ] The partial light output level can be diminished with the "Mode" key, or increased with the "Zoom" key, while the manual partial light output value is flashing. In this manner, you can set partial light output values of P 1/8 , P 1/4, P 1/2 and P 1/1 (maximum output). When the partial light output level has been set , MLo is displayed on the LC panel but the set light output value is not indicated. The indicated distance is adapted to the partial light output level. Depress the "Select" key combination (= "Mode" key + "Zoom" key) to display the partial light output value. The set partial light output level is saved when the flash unit is switched off. To TTL, resets the manual light output level to P 1/1 (maximum light output). The flash reflector can be swivelled down by an angle of -7° to compensate for parallax error. For this purpose depress the unlocking button of the reflector and fold down the reflector. For close-ups it is necessary to ensure that certain minimum lighting distances are maintained to avoid overexposure. Since the maximum flash range is not indicated on the LC display when the reflector is swivelled down, then be guided by the maximum flash range indicated by the flash unit when the reflector is in its normal position! On some cameras the REAR function is not possible in certain operating modes (e.  Depending on the type of camera used, second curtain synchronisation (REAR) must either be set on the camera (cameras of Group A, C, D and E; see Table 1; + Pronea 600i) or on the flash unit (Group B cameras). please refer to the information given in the corresonding camera manual. The REAR mode is indicated on the flash unit only if the setting was made on the flash unit. Activating the REAR mode on the flash unit in conjunction with Group B cameras · Lightly touch the camera's shutter release to induce a data exchange between the flash unit and the camera. Continue depressing the "Select" key combination (= "Mode" key + "Zoom" key) until "REAR" appears on the LC display. The LC display returns to its normal state after approx. The "REAR" symbol for 2nd curtain synchronisation continues to be indicated on the flash unit's LC display after it has been set! Always use a tripod to avoid camera shake with slow shutter speeds!Do not forget to switch off this function after exposure, otherwise unintended slow shutter speeds will continue to be used for "normal" flash shots. In normal synchronisation the flash unit is triggered at the beginning of the exposure time (1st curtain synchronisation). [. . . ] Facial colours are rendered more naturally. However, loss of light halves the maximum flash range. 000054236) The soft directed light diminishes dense shadows. Advice in the event of a fault Should the LC display indicate meaningless information or should the flash unit not work properly in the individual modes, then switch off the flash unit for about 10 seconds by its main switch. [. . . ]